Firms that sold fake social media activity settle with New York state
The state of New York in a case that, for the first time, established such activity as illegalNEW YORK: Companies that sold fake social media activity have reached a settlement with the state of New York in a case that, for the first time, established such activity as illegal, the state’s attorney general said Wednesday. These fake accounts, which help artificially boost the popularity of certain accounts, “have been running rampant on social media platforms,” James said. Tech leaders call for greater social media regulationWhy would someone buy such a package? Social media users might be inclined to inflate their numbers — to make money. Calas denied all accusations of selling fake accounts when questioned by the Times.
Source: The Express Tribune January 31, 2019 08:03 UTC
